349 results for “encephalopathy”
0y · Male·neonatal encephalopathy due to perinatal compromise
…ered by caesarean section after prolonged labour. He developed seizures and signs of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) within hours of birth, with MRI imaging confirming severe bilateral brain injury. After detailed…
1y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to neck compression from faulty portacot
Jordan White, a 14-month-old boy, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy caused by neck compression when trapped in a faulty portacot. The portable cot had a defective bottom …
Female·hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy due to intrapartum hypoxia due to delayed deliv…
A 54-hour-old neonate died of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following a planned home birth of twins. The second twin experienced a prolonged delay in delivery (ov…
34y · Male·Hypoxic/ischaemic encephalopathy; Heroin toxicity
A 34-year-old man with a history of heroin abuse died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following heroin toxicity after injecting in a public park. He presented to hospital unresponsive with…
0y · Male·global hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy
…ntal assistance after failed initial extraction attempts. The infant suffered severe hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and died at 13 days old. Expert review identified that no formal assessment of suitability for vaginal…
3y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy as a consequence of near drowning
…p on the lounge while supervising and was unaware of the open gate. Xaviyah suffered hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and brain death. Clinical lessons: this was completely preventable with adequate supervision, secured …
12y · Female·Hypoxic/Ischaemic Encephalopathy and Effects of drowning
…pite prolonged CPR and air ambulance transfer to hospital, she suffered irreversible hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy and died. Clinical lessons include: parental supervision of children near water is critical and must b…
0y · Male·cardiogenic shock and neonatal encephalopathy
… Hutchinson, born at 1 day of age at Flinders Medical Centre, died from cardiogenic shock and neonatal encephalopathy. While obstetric care was appropriate, neonatal care was significantly deficient. Critical failures in…
74y · Male·acute on chronic liver failure complicating common bile duct cholangiocarcinoma …
…he subsequently developed fulminant liver failure with disseminated intravascular coagulation, hepatic encephalopathy, and decompensation refractory to intervention. The coroner found the medical and surgical care approp…
0y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to an out of hospital cardiac arrest second…
…ection, chest drain insertion for pneumothorax, and antibiotic therapy, he died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy. The coroner emphasised that toddlers are curious and mobile yet lack understanding of water hazards. …
0y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiac arrest as a consequence of…
A 7-month-old Aboriginal female, Baby S, died from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy caused by respiratory viral infection and pneumonia with cardiac arrest. She was in care of Territory …
7y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy in the setting of a breech delivery
A neonate born at home in breech presentation without medical assistance suffered hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and died at 7 days old. The mother had been counselled by hospital obstetricians about risks of home b…
0y · Male·head injury of undetermined aetiology
…ion of alternative natural causes including birth trauma, resuscitation effects, and slowly-developing encephalopathy. Improved early suspicion and comprehensive investigation might have clarified causation.
15y · Female·Seizure Disorder in association with Long Standing Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopa…
… was a 15-year-old girl with severe cerebral palsy (GMFCS level 5) and long-standing hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy who died from a seizure disorder in her foster home on 26 December 2011. She had progressive respirato…
29y · Male·severe neonatal encephalopathy, post palliative care; possible underlying cause:…
A 29-day-old neonate died from severe neonatal encephalopathy following birth asphyxia. The infant was born after prolonged induction and protracted second-stage la…
2y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrests following drowning in a …
…is home on 6 July 2010 and died four days later at Westmead Children's Hospital from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and cardiac arrest secondary to drowning. The coroner found the death preventable through improved swi…
62y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiac arrest in setting of acute…
…ka, a 62-year-old man with autism, intellectual disability, and dysphagia, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following cardiac arrest caused by acute upper airway obstruction from a food bolus. During a communit…
49y · Female·hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy complicating cardiac arrest due to pulmonary th…
…fered a pulmonary embolism en route home, resulting in cardiac arrest and death from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy. The coroner found medical management reasonable and appropriate by current guidelines. However, the i…
36y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest occurring during restrain…
Scott Maxwell Heneker, aged 36, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to cardiac arrest occurring during physical restraint by a homeowner. The deceased had entered the…
64y · Male·End stage liver disease due to Hepatitis C and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Thomas Edward Schwartz, a 64-year-old prisoner, died from end-stage liver disease due to Hepatitis C and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. He was transferred from Wolston Correctional Centre to Princess Alexandra Hospit…
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